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Old age should be a time for peace, good health, and relaxation. Yet, many older adults face various worries: declining health, financial concerns, loneliness, or the loss of loved ones. All of these can lead to stress, which in turn increases the risk of high blood pressure, a silent but dangerous condition. Stress is a …
Spirit and blood pressure are closely related through the body’s stress response mechanism. When the elderly fall into a state of stress, anxiety or depression, the body will produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, causing blood vessels to constrict, the heart to beat faster and blood pressure to increase. On the contrary, when the …
High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially in adults and the elderly. Dangerous complications of high blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure. However, blood pressure can be effectively controlled through simple daily lifestyle changes, especially maintaining a regular walking habit. Walking is a …
High blood pressure is a chronic disease in which the pressure of blood on the artery walls increases. High blood pressure puts a lot of pressure on the heart (increased burden on the heart) and is the cause of many serious cardiovascular complications such as: Stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, etc. Among …
High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is too strong. It often shows no obvious symptoms but can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and even blindness. If not detected and treated in time, high blood pressure can be fatal. Stress …
High blood pressure is one of the most serious and common health issues among older adults. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” hypertension typically shows no clear symptoms in its early stages but can lead to dangerous complications such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and even death if left uncontrolled. Rather than relying …
As people age, the body gradually loses its flexibility and the ability to effectively regulate blood pressure. High or low blood pressure in the elderly is not merely about abnormal numbers; it is a warning sign of serious health risks such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, or kidney failure. Therefore, maintaining a safe blood …
In today’s stressful modern life, sleep quality is increasingly threatened, especially in the elderly. Difficulty sleeping, restless sleep, or waking up in the middle of the night not only affects the spirit but also indirectly increases the risk of high blood pressure. In that context, the method of soaking your feet before bed, a simple, …
For older adults, sleep and blood pressure are two of the most important health concerns that need attention every day. As we age, the body undergoes many changes, nervous system function gradually declines, sleep becomes lighter and shorter, it’s easier to wake up at night, and blood pressure tends to fluctuate or rise silently. If …
High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure of blood on the artery walls is higher than normal. At normal levels, the two indexes of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure are 120/80 mmHg. When the systolic blood pressure index > 140mmHg and or diastolic blood pressure > 90mmHg, the patient has …
